Obituaries

Michael W. Martin

Michael W. Martin

Jul 11, 2010

Michael W. Martin GOREVILLE– Michael W. Martin, 58, of Goreville passed away at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 11, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 15, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July...

Deborah Granzow

Deborah Granzow

Jul 10, 2010

Deborah Granzow MARION-Deborah Granzow, 81, of Marion formerly of Hamilton, Alabama passed away at 11:30 AM, Saturday, July 10, 2010 at her daughter’s home near Marion. Fulfilling her wishes her remains were cremated. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date in Alabama and Wisconsin. Memorials may...

Virginia Mae Pritchard

Virginia Mae Pritchard

Jul 10, 2010

Virginia Mae Pritchard JOHNSTON CITY-Virginia Mae Pritchard, 77, of Johnston City passed away at 8:55 AM, Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Dave Maragni officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time...

Clara M. Osborne

Clara M. Osborne

Jul 7, 2010

Clara M. Racey Osborne, 68, formerly of Newburgh, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 07, 2010 at 7:18 A.M. at her mothers home in Buncombe. Clara was born September 3, 1941 in Johnson County the daughter of Delbert L. & Bertha (Littlepage) Caraker. She married John E. Racey on June 3, 1962 in Bumcombe and he preceded her in death....

Buddy R. Wedding

Buddy R. Wedding

Jul 7, 2010

Johnston City Buddy R. Wedding, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11:45 P.M. at his home in Johnston City. Buddy was born April 17, 1938 in Ohio County, Kentucky the son of Erastus & Brenda (Wedding) Wedding. He married Brenda Stone on July 23, 1965 in Hawesville, Kentucky and together they shared 38 years of marriage until...

Betty Lee Spitzner

Betty Lee Spitzner

Jul 6, 2010

Betty Lee Spitzner, 90, of Riverside, California formerly of Marion and Avon Park, Florida, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Emeritus Assisted Living in Riverside, California. Betty was born August 24, 1919 in Marion the daughter of Cecil I. Norman & Myrtle O. (Morgan) Smith. She married Russell Spitzner on June 9, 1941 in Bennettsville, South Carolina...

Lawrence Bloodworth

Lawrence Bloodworth

Jul 6, 2010

Marion- LAWRENCE BLOODWORTH, age 96, of Marion, passed away at 12:18pm on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at his residence in Marion. Lawrence was born in Marion on October 25, 1913, the son of James and Jerucha (Morgan) Bloodworth. He married Bertha Cash in Piggott, Arkansas on November 26, 1938. She preceded him in death on August 28, 2008. Mr. Bloodworth...

Herman Trimm

Herman Trimm

Jul 3, 2010

Herman E. Trimm MARION-Herman E. Trimm, 84, of Marion, passed away at 12:20 PM, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Randy Allison officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service...

Clayton Howard Rogers

Clayton Howard Rogers

Jul 2, 2010

Clayton Howard Rogers MARION–Clayton Howard Rogers, 50, of Marion passed away at 2:40 PM, Friday, July 2, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. With respect to Clayton’s own personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with the arrangements. Clayton was born May 17, 1960 in Murphysboro...

Marguerite Bain

Marguerite Bain

Jul 1, 2010

Marguerite Bain MARION-Marguerite Bain, 91, of Marion passed away at 6:45 AM, Thursday, July 1, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on...

Edward Nick Mitcheff

Edward Nick Mitcheff

Jun 28, 2010

Edward N. Mitcheff GOREVILLE-Edward N. Mitcheff, 78, of Goreville passed away at 7:37 PM, Monday, June 28, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, July 2, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend Tim Woodard officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday...

David Eugene Meracle

David Eugene Meracle

Jun 27, 2010

Marion- David Eugene Meracle, 64, of Marion, passed away at 8:23 pm, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home. He was born on December 28, 1945 in West Frankfort to Eugene & Elizabeth (Harbison) Meracle. After graduation he joined the United States Navy and served in various locations until his discharge. He worked as a welder in area coal mines...

Ronald Glenn Jeralds

Ronald Glenn Jeralds

Jun 26, 2010

Colp- Ronald Glenn Jeralds, 74, of Colp, passed away at 11:37 AM, Friday, June 25, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Ronald was born on February 18, 1936 in Herrin to Clarence & Hazel (Davie) Jeralds. He drove the pump truck for Freeman Fidelity #11 in DuQuoin until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of...

Frances Deaton Jourdan

Frances Deaton Jourdan

Jun 25, 2010

Marion- Frances Deaton Jourdan, 87, of Marion, passed away at 3:58 PM, Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Frances was born on March 28, 1923 in Creal Springs to Rev. Elvis & Martha (Gibbs) Laney. She married Herbert Deaton on June 14, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1968. She...

Michael Allen Phillips

Michael Allen Phillips

Jun 24, 2010

Michael Allen Phillips HERRIN-Michael Allen Phillips, 59, of Herrin passes away at 11:07 AM, Thursday, June 24, 2010 at St. Louis University Hopsital after a courageous battle against major brain surgery. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schafer...

Barbara F. Willis

Barbara F. Willis

Jun 24, 2010

Marion- Barbara F. Willis, 70, of Marion, passed away at 1:15 AM, Thursday, June 24, 2010 at her home. Barbara was born on March 28, 1940 in Poweshiek Co., IA to Paul & Fern (Johnston) Graham. She married Warren K. Willis on December 28, 1977 in Brooklyn, IA. He survives of Marion. She retired from Pepsi cola of Marion after...

Doris Mae "Dodie" Brewer-Webb

Doris Mae "Dodie" Brewer-Webb

Jun 24, 2010

Johnston City- Doris Mae Dodie Brewer-Webb, 75, of Johnston City, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:19 AM, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at her home. Dodie was born on May 1, 1935 at her family home in Marion to Fay Forrest & Vernia (Taylor) Kent. She met John Webb and they have shared thirty seven wonderful years together. Dodie was...

William Ira Smith

William Ira Smith

Jun 23, 2010

Bill Smith GOREVILLE-William Ira “Bill” Smith, 59, of Goreville passed away at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM, until the time of the service on Saturday at the...

Milton Talbert  Boaz

Milton Talbert Boaz

Jun 23, 2010

Milton Talbert “Mutt” Boaz MARION-Milton Talbert “Mutt” Boaz, 88, of Marion passed away at 2:54 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time...

Lowell Ledford

Lowell Ledford

Jun 21, 2010

Lowell “Sam” Ledford LAKE OF EGYPT– Lowell “Sam” Ledford, 91, of the Lake of Egypt passed away at 4:30 PM, Monday, June 21, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Monsignor Thomas Flach officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00...